Volvo S90 V90 960 owners manual page 77

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1998 Volvo S90 Chapter 4 (cont) Brake system pg. 67 Severe strain on the The system performs a self- brake system diagnostic test when the vehicle If one of the brake is started and at 4 mph (6 km/h). The brakes will be subject to circuits should The driver may detect one severe strain when driving in malfunction, the red pulsation of the brake pedal, mountains or hilly areas or warning light will come which is normal. towing. The speed is usually low on To obtain optimal effect from which means that the cooling of the ABS system, constant the brakes is less efficient than pressure should be kept on the when driving on level roads. To The pedal stroke increases brake pedal while the system reduce the strain on the brakes it slightly, the pedal feels softer is modulating the brakes. Do is advisable not to use the brakes and extra pressure is required for not pump the brake pedal. excessively. Instead, shift into a normal braking. The switching of the ABS lower gear, position 3 or in some If the light comes on while modulator will be audible at this cases L ,and let the engine help driving or braking, stop time. with the braking. immediately and check the brake Please be aware that ABS does Do not forget that, if you are fluid level in the reservoir. not increase the absolute braking towing a trailer, the brakes will potential of the vehicle. be subjected to greater load than WARNING! While control will be enhanced, is normal. If the fluid level is below the ABS will not shorten stopping MIN mark in either section distances on slippery surfaces. If the brake power- of the reservoir: DO NOT assist does not DRIVE. Tow the car to a Moisture on brake function Volvo retailer and have the discs and brake pads brake system checked and affects braking. The power assist to the brakes repaired. functions only when the engine Driving in rain and slush or is running. When the car is passing through an automatic car moving without the engine wash can cause water to collect running the brake pedal pressure on the brake discs and pads. required to stop the car is This will cause a delay in increased by 3-4 times. Anti-lock Brake System braking effect when the pedal is The brake pedal feels stiff and – ABS depressed. To avoid such a delay hard. when the brakes are needed, If the warning lamp lights up depress the pedal occasionally there is a malfunction of the when driving through rain, slush ABS system (the standard etc. This will remove the water braking system will however from the brakes. Check that file:///K|/ownersdocs/1998/1998_SV90/98S90_067.htm (1 of 5)12/30/2006 1:52:43 PM

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